Rob Dawson, CorrespondentFeb 2, 2024, 12:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions There’s usually a lot for a manager to get through at the first news conference of the summer, and when Man United’s Erik ten Hag sat down in a private school auditorium in rural New Jersey in July, it was no different. But among
Month: February 2024
Feb 2, 2024, 04:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Atlético Madrid boss Diego Simeone has told ESPN he “understands” Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave Liverpool, and said that club management is a “continuous struggle” where a coach can reach “breaking point” if they don’t have the energy to carry on. Klopp announced last week that
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentFeb 2, 2024, 05:29 AM ET Xavi unexpectedly announced he would not continue as Barcelona manager after this season, citing the unique pressure around the club. So where do they go from here? David S.Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images On Saturday, the starting gun sounded on the search for the next Barcelona manager after another coach
Associated Press Feb 2, 2024, 02:42 PM ET LaLiga said Friday that it will look into a complaint filed by Getafe that Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham allegedly called Getafe forward Mason Greenwood a “rapist” during a game. The incident allegedly occurred during Madrid’s 2-0 win at Getafe on Thursday. Spanish radio station Cadena SER
Ed Dove, Special to ESPNFeb 2, 2024, 11:33 AM ET Close Ed Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature. Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica The poor behaviour of journalists at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the Ivory Coast has prompted the
Associated Press Feb 2, 2024, 08:20 AM ET Open Extended Reactions FIFA president Gianni Infantino has again raised the idea of setting football transfer fees by algorithm instead of clubs negotiating a market value price for contracted players at the governing body’s annual law conference in Tokyo on Friday. The idea has existed for several
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentFeb 2, 2024, 08:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag has said it’s “not a secret” he wanted to sign a striker in January and admits he might have to be “creative” when it comes to solving Manchester United‘s lack of depth up front. Ten Hag said profit and sustainability rules
Tor-Kristian Karlsen, ESPNFeb 2, 2024, 03:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2024 January transfer window did not reach the heights of the summer, or even the previous January, as clubs around Europe did little business. While England’s Premier League teams spent a record €2.79 billion during the summer window and €842 million in January
Adriana Garcia Feb 2, 2024, 07:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Inter Miami coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino has said it is “likely” that Lionel Messi will be able to play in Sunday’s friendly match against a Hong Kong XI. Messi, who is reportedly struggling with a hamstring problem, came on as an 83rd minute substitute
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentFeb 2, 2024, 04:27 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is considering an offer from South Korean side FC Seoul, a source has told ESPN. Lingard is keen to find a club after spending more than seven months out of the game. He hasn’t played competitively since leaving
Feb 2, 2024, 04:08 AM ET Open Extended Reactions United States international Paxten Aaronson has completed his loan move from Eintracht Frankfurt to Eredivisie side Vitesse until the end of the season, the Netherlands club announced on Thursday. Aaronson, 20, joined the Bundesliga side in January 2022 from Philadelphia Union for a fee in the
Spain forward Joselu scored twice to give Real Madrid a 2-0 win at local rivals Getafe on Thursday, propelling them back to the LaLiga summit, two points ahead of surprise package Girona. Madrid had a game in hand after their match against Getafe was postponed due to the Spanish Super Cup and they did not
Open Extended Reactions Tottenham have beaten Barcelona to the signing of teenage Swedish prodigy Lucas Bergvall, a source has told ESPN. The 17-year-old appeared set on a move to Camp Nou but Spurs have convinced Bergvall to choose a move to north London after agreeing terms with his club, Djurgardens, in a deal worth around
ESPN News Services Feb 1, 2024, 07:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Philadelphia Union signed veteran midfielder Alejandro Bedoya to a new contract and an expanded role with the organization on Thursday. Bedoya, 37, added the title of player development and front office specialist to his on-field duties heading into the 2024 MLS season,
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentFeb 1, 2024, 07:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag admitted he had “mixed feelings” after Manchester United threw away a two-goal lead against Wolves but still won 4-3 thanks to Kobbie Mainoo‘s stoppage-time winner. Mainoo scored in the 97th minute at Molineux to win a chaotic game, just two minutes
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentFeb 1, 2024, 07:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WOLVERHAMPTON, England — It’s difficult to make sense of Manchester United‘s 4-3 win over Wolves — but then it’s been difficult to make sense of Manchester United all season. Over the course of a chaotic game at Molineux, United won it twice, threw it
Feb 1, 2024, 11:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Once a promising prospect at a club known for developing diamonds of footballers, Giovanni Reyna‘s time with Borussia Dortmund is up — for right now, anyway. The 21-year-old United States international joined Nottingham Forest on loan for the remainder of the season, the Premier League club
Feb 1, 2024, 12:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Asisat Oshoala has left Barcelona to join NWSL expansion team Bay FC, the clubs announced Thursday. Oshoala, 29, has signed a contract with the San Francisco Bay Area-based club through 2026, with an option to extend for the 2027 season. She will occupy an international roster
Open Extended Reactions Fulham have agreed to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja on loan for the rest of the season, sources have told ESPN. Fulham will pay a loan fee of £4 million ($5.1m) for the 22-year-old, who is set to undergo a medical tonight with all parties now confident a deal will be completed
Feb 1, 2024, 01:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Riyadh Season Cup match between Inter Miami and Al Nassr has kicked off without its two star attractions on the pitch after Cristiano Ronaldo was ruled out of the friendly with injury and Lionel Messi was named on the bench. The Saudi Pro League club’s